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Diagnosis and Management of Uveitis:
Concepts From Evidence-based Medicine
When: Friday, October 8, 2004 
7:00 AM to 7:50 AM Continental Breakfast
8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Scientific Session
Where: The Meltzer Auditorium
Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary
Boston, Massachusetts
Overview
Each year uveitis affects more than 280,000 people and is the cause
of 30,000 new cases of blindness in the United States. Historically,
uveitis was considered a single disease entity; however, we now
know that uveitis can be caused by autoimmune disorders, infections,
malignancy, and exposure to toxins, though in many cases the cause
remains unknown. Because the treatment and prognosis of various
uveitic entities varies greatly, accurate diagnosis is imperative.
Given the knowledge of the myriad potential causes of uveitis,
the approach to diagnosing the disease has changed, and subsequently,
the approach to treatment has changed accordingly. With this knowledge
health care providers may be able to provide new therapeutic options
to patients who face damage to their vision and recurrence of the
disease; patients also may experience more rapid resolution of the
uveitis. Ophthalmologists and specialists who treat eye disorders
would benefit from an educational program focusing on the diagnosis,
treatment, and management
of uveitis.
Target Audience
This continuing medical education activity is specifically designed
for any ophthalmologist who treats patients with uveitis. Registration
Form
Activity Description
This all-day activity consists of didactic presentations followed
by question-and-answer sessions. This educational activity is
being offered free of charge. To receive CME credit, participants
are required to complete the evaluation form and mail it to the
Strategic Institute for Continuing Health Care Education. Participants
will receive their CME certificate within 4 weeks of receipt by
mail. Program
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this program, participants should be
able to:
1. List most of the potential causes of uveitis
2. Describe the types of uveitis and a general strategy for establishing a
cause
3. Discuss the evidence-based medical data regarding treatment and management
of uveitis
Faculty
Accreditation Statement
The Strategic Institute for Continuing Health Care Education is
accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical
Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The Strategic Institute for Continuing Health Care Education designates
this educational activity for a maximum of 7.5 category 1 credits
toward the AMA Physician’s Recognition Award. Each physician
should claim only those credits that he/she actually spent in the
activity.
Disclosure of Unlabeled or Unapproved Uses of Drugs
Please note that this activity contains discussions of unlabeled
uses of FDA-approved pharmaceutical products, as well as discussions
of investigational products not yet approved by the FDA. Please
refer to the official prescribing information for approved indications,
contraindications,
and warnings.
Faculty Disclosure Policy Statement
It is the policy of Strategic Institute for Continuing Health Care
Education that the sponsor and faculty disclose real or apparent
conflicts of interest relating to the topics of this educational
activity. Detailed disclosure will be made in the course materials.
ADA Statement
Strategic Institute for Continuing Health Care Education does not
discriminate on the grounds of race, color, national origin, sex,
sexual orientation, veteran status, religion, or handicap in the
administration of any of its educational programs. For inquiry
or assistance, please contact Jennifer York at (215) 595-2027.
Sponsored by Strategic Institute for Continuing Health Care Education
This activity is supported by an educational grant from Centocor,
Inc. 
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